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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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SCHEDULE 13D
(RULE 13D-101)
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(AMENDMENT NO. 1)
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CRIIMI MAE Inc.
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
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(Title of Class of Securities)
950241109
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(CUSIP Number)
Mr. Barry S. Blattman
BREF One, LLC
One Liberty Plaza
New York, New York 10006
(212) 417-7276
with a copy to:
Raymond O. Gietz, Esq.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
767 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10153
(212) 310-8000
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Persons Authorized to
Receive Notices and Communications)
February 22, 2005
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(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G
to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is
filing this schedule because of Rules 13d-1(e), 13d-1(f) or 13d-1(g), check the
following box [_].
NOTE: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original
and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7 for
other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
(Continued on following pages)
Page 1 of 12 Pages
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall
not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that
section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act
(however, see the Notes).
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CUSIP No. 950241109 13D Page 2 of 12 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS: BREF One, LLC
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON (ENTITIES ONLY):
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP: (a) [_]
(b) [x]
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS:
N/A
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e): [_]
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware
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NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,549,452
SHARES
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BENEFICIALLY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER: 0
OWNED BY
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EACH 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: 1,549,452
REPORTING
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PERSON WITH 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: 0
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY REPORTING PERSON: 1,549,452
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES: [_]
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11): 10%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON: OO
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CUSIP No. 950241109 13D Page 3 of 12 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON: Brascan Real Estate Finance Fund I L.P.
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON (ENTITIES ONLY):
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP: (a) [_]
(b) [x]
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS:
N/A
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e): [_]
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware
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NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER: 0
SHARES
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BENEFICIALLY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER: 0
OWNED BY
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EACH 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: 0
REPORTING
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PERSON WITH 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: 0
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY REPORTING PERSON: 0
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES: [_]
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11): 0%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON: PN
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CUSIP No. 950241109 13D Page 4 of 12 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON: Brascan Corporation
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON (ENTITIES ONLY):
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP: (a) [_]
(b) [x]
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS:
N/A
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e): [_]
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Ontario
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NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,549,452
SHARES
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BENEFICIALLY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER: 0
OWNED BY
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EACH 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: 1,549,452
REPORTING
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PERSON WITH 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: 0
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY REPORTING PERSON: 1,549,452
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES: [_]
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11): 10%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON: CO
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CUSIP No. 950241109 13D Page 5 of 12 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON: Partners Limited
(formerly known as EdperPartners Limited)
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON (ENTITIES ONLY):
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP: (a) [_]
(b) [x]
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS:
N/A
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e): [_]
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Ontario
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NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,549,452
SHARES
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BENEFICIALLY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER: 0
OWNED BY
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EACH 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: 1,549,452
REPORTING
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PERSON WITH 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: 0
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY REPORTING PERSON: 1,549,452
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES: [_]
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11): 10%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON: CO
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CUSIP No. 950241109 13D Page 6 of 12 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON: Barry S. Blattman
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON (ENTITIES ONLY):
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP: (a) [_]
(b) [x]
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS:
N/A
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e): [_]
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: United States
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NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER: 1,549,452
SHARES
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BENEFICIALLY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER: 0
OWNED BY
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EACH 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: 1,549,452
REPORTING
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PERSON WITH 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: 0
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY REPORTING PERSON: 1,549,452
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES: [_]
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11): 10%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON: IN
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This Amendment No. 1 amends the Schedule 13D filed January 23, 2003
(the "Schedule 13D"), by Brascan Real Estate Finance Fund I L.P. ("BREF LP"),
Brascan Corporation ("Brascan"), Partners Limited (formerly known as
EdperPartners Limited) and Barry S. Blattman, with respect to the common stock,
par value $0.01 per share (the "Common Stock"), of CRIIMI MAE Inc. (the
"Company"). Capitalized terms used herein but not defined herein shall have the
meanings attributed to them in the Schedule 13D.
ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND.
Item 2 of the Schedule 13D is supplemented as follows:
(a) BREF One, LLC ("BREF One"), a Delaware limited liability company,
is added as a Reporting Person. BREF One is managed by BREF Partners, which is
an indirect subsidiary of Brascan. Schedule I hereto sets forth a list of all
the directors and executive officers, and their respective principal occupations
and addresses, of BREF One. From and after the filing of this Amendment No. 1,
BREF LP will no longer be a Reporting Person.
(b) The principal business address of BREF One is One Liberty Plaza,
165 Broadway, New York, New York 10006.
(c) The principal business of BREF One is to invest in real estate
finance related transactions.
(d)-(e) During the last five years, none of BREF One and, to BREF
One's knowledge, the persons set forth on Schedule I hereto have been:
(i) convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar
misdemeanors); or (ii) a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or
administrative body of competent jurisdiction as a result of which, he, she or
it was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future
violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, Federal or
State securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
(f) Set forth on Schedule I hereto is the citizenship of each of the
directors and executive officers of BREF One.
ITEM 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION.
Item 3 of the Schedule 13D is supplemented as follows:
On December 3, 2004, BREF LP transferred its shares of Common Stock
and the Warrant to BREF One in exchange for approximately $14 million in cash
(the "Transfer").
ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION.
Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is supplemented as follows:
On February 22, 2005, in response to invitations sent by the Company
to a number of potential interested parties, BREF Partners, an affiliate of the
Reporting Persons, submitted a preliminary indication of interest (the
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"Preliminary Indication of Interest") for the purchase of all the outstanding
shares of the Common Stock not already owned by BREF Partners and its affiliates
at a significant premium to the Company's adjusted book value as of December 31,
2004. The Preliminary Indication of Interest is non-binding and is only an
expression of BREF Partners' current intention. The Preliminary Indication of
Interest does not give rise to any obligation on the part of BREF Partners or
any of the Reporting Persons to complete a transaction with the Company, and
BREF Partners and the Reporting Persons expressly reserve their respective
rights to not take any further actions with respect to the purchase of any or
all of the outstanding shares of the Common Stock. It should also be noted that
the intention of BREF Partners or any of the Reporting Persons with respect to
the Common Stock is subject to change at any time. The Preliminary Indication of
Interest is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.5 hereto.
ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.
Item 5 of the Schedule 13D is supplemented as follows:
(a)-(b) The responses of the Reporting Persons to Rows (11) through
(13) of the cover pages of this Amendment No. 1 are incorporated herein by
reference. As of February 22, 2005, each of the Reporting Persons (other than
BREF LP) may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the Shares. BREF LP no
longer beneficially owns any shares of the Common Stock. The Shares constitute
approximately 10% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Common Stock
(based upon the 15,540,597 shares of the Common Stock stated to be issued and
outstanding by the Company in its latest Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2004). Each of the
Reporting Persons (other than BREF LP) may be deemed to have the sole power to
vote or direct the vote of the Shares or to dispose or direct the disposition of
the Shares. BREF LP no longer has the power to vote or direct the vote of the
Shares or to dispose or direct the disposition of the Shares.
(c) None of the Reporting Persons and, to the Reporting Persons'
knowledge, the Scheduled Persons and persons set forth on Schedule I hereto have
effected any transaction in the Common Stock during the past 60 days.
(e) On December 3, 2004, pursuant to the Transfer, BREF LP ceased
to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the shares of the Common
Stock.
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ITEM 6. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH
RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.
In connection with BREF Partners' submission of the Preliminary
Indication of Interest, BREF Partners and one of its affiliates entered into an
agreement with the Company pursuant to which the Reporting Persons are
prevented, subject to certain exceptions, from taking certain actions without
the consent of the Company, including acquisitions of securities and assets of
the Company and proposals regarding mergers and other extraordinary
transactions, proxy contests and other matters involving the Company. This
prohibition remains in effect until the earlier of December 17, 2006 and the
time that the Company consummates or enters into an agreement that contemplates
certain sale transactions.
ITEM 7. MATERIALS TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 99.5 Preliminary Indication of Interest, dated February 22, 2005.
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated: February 22, 2005
BREF ONE, LLC
By: /s/ Theresa A. Hoyt
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Name: Theresa A. Hoyt
Title: Vice President
BRASCAN REAL ESTATE FINANCE FUND I L.P.
By: BREF GP LLC
By: BRASCAN REAL ESTATE FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC
By: /s/ Theresa A. Hoyt
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Name: Theresa A. Hoyt
Title: Vice President
BRASCAN CORPORATION
By: /s/ Joseph Freedman
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Name: Joseph Freedman
Title: Senior Vice President
PARTNERS LIMITED
By: /s/ Brian Lawson
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Name: Brian Lawson
Title: President
BARRY S. BLATTMAN
/s/ Barry Blattman
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SCHEDULE I
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BREF ONE
Andrea Balkan
Citizenship: United States
Business Address: One Liberty Plaza, 165 Broadway, New York, NY 10006
Present Principal
Occupation or Employment: Partner
Employer: Brascan Real Estate Financial Partners LLC
Employer's Business: Real estate opportunity fund
Employer's Address: Same as Business Address
Barry S. Blattman
Citizenship: United States
Business Address: One Liberty Plaza, 165 Broadway, New York, NY 10006
Present Principal
Occupation or Employment: Managing Partner
Employer: Brascan Real Estate Financial Partners LLC
Employer's Business: Real estate opportunity fund
Employer's Address: Same as Business Address
Richard B. Clark
Citizenship: United States
Business Address: One Liberty Plaza, 165 Broadway, New York, NY 10006
Present Principal
Occupation or Employment: President & Chief Executive Officer
Employer: Brookfield Properties Corporation
Employer's Business: Commercial real estate development and management
Employer's Address: Same as Business Address
J. Bruce Flatt
Citizenship: Canada
Business Address: BCE Place, 181 Bay Street, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2T3
Present Principal
Occupation or Employment: President & Chief Financial Officer
Employer: Brascan Corporation
Employer's Business: Real estate, power generation and financial services
Employer's Address: Same as Business Address
William Powell
Citizenship: United States
Business Address: One Liberty Plaza, 165 Broadway, New York, NY 10006
Present Principal
Occupation or Employment: Partner
Employer: Brascan Real Estate Financial Partners LLC
Employer's Business: Real estate opportunity fund
Employer's Address: Same as Business Address
Bruce K. Robertson
Citizenship: Canada
Business Address: BCE Place, 181 Bay Street, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2T3
Present Principal
Occupation or Employment: President & Chief Executive Officer
Employer: Brascan Asset Management
Employer's Business: Asset management
Employer's Address: Same as Business Address
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
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Exhibit 99.5 Preliminary Indication of Interest, dated February 22, 2005.
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